Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy is the blood draw procedure from the circulatory system through puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis or blood donation. 
Phlebotomy has also some therapeutic uses as it is the preferred treatment for blood disorders in which the removal of red blood cells or serum iron is the most efficient method for managing the symptoms and complications.

For instance it is prescribed for patients with disorders that cause the increase of the amount of iron in their blood to dangerous levels, such as hemochromatosis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

blood draw procedure is performed to remove red blood cells from the body so it requires a peripheral intravenous access. Setting up the portacath tends to be the most uncomfortable part of the procedure for patients. For a highly-experienced  phlebotomist performing an intravenous access is just “another at the office” task. However, finding a suitable vein for blood draw might not be as easy as it seems, even for  the most seasoned phlebotomist.

Patients who are elderly, obese, dark-skinned, hypovolemic, have a history of drug abuse represent a real challenge. A first-attempt successful intravenous access is not very likely to happen with the limited visual powers of the naked eye. As a solution, practitioners of phlebotomy are advised to use a vein finder in order to achieve more adequacy in their jobs.

SIFVEIN vein finders, such as the SIFVIEN-7.2, are lightweight and handy instruments which use a near-infrared light that demonstrates the fine lines between veins and tissues. As a result, it facilitates the task for medical staff and why not ending a patient’s needle phobia since he/she doesn’t have to worry about repetitive pricks on their arms anymore. 
SIFVEIN-7.2 is a resourceful device for states of emergencies where a rapid blood transfer is required. An army doctor or an emergency medical technician would definitely appreciate having this device is his medical arsenal.  

Disclaimer: Although the information we provide is used by different doctors and medical staff to perform their procedures and clinical applications, the information contained in this article is for consideration only. SIFVEINFINDER is not responsible neither for the misuse of the device nor for the wrong or random generalizability of the device in all clinical applications or procedures mentioned in our articles. Users must have the proper training and skills to perform the procedure with each vein finder device.

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